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Where Does Our Food Come From? Did you know that over two-thirds of national crops originated from somewhere else? Humans have been selecting and growing crops for specific traits since the origins of agriculture some 10,000 years ago, shaping where and what crops are grown today.
- Plant Foods
- Animal Foods
- Where in The World Does Food Come from?
Simply put, plant foods come from seeds. Some seeds can be eaten on their own, such as sunflower seeds, but most grow into plants. The edible portions of those plants are considered “plant foods.” Some plant foods grow on trees, while others grow on bushes or vines — some even grow underground or in the water. Each variety of plant grows best in a ...
Animal foods include any food that comes from an animal, such as milk or meat. Animals and other animal products are raised and processed on farms, factories and lots. Sometimes they are raised and slaughtered in the same location, while other times they are raised in one place, then shipped via truck or train somewhere else to be processed for foo...
Although the United States imports (brings in) many foods, the country's diverse soils and environments allow us to grow and export (send away) many foods. In fact, in 2016, close to 90% of the food and beverage products consumed in America were produced in the U.S. According to the USDA, in 2021 the top five producing states were California, Iowa,...
24 de nov. de 2023 · Follow the Food – a new series by BBC Future and BBC World News - looks into where our food comes from, and how this is due to change in the near future, thanks to new technologies and ...
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13 de jun. de 2016 · A new study reveals the full extent of globalization in our food supply. More than two-thirds of the crops that underpin national diets originally came from somewhere else — often far away.
28 de mai. de 2019 · Follow the Food—a new series by BBC Future and BBC World News—looks into where our food comes from, and how this is due to change in the near future, thanks to new technologies and innovative ways of farming.
The food we eat today comes from lots of different places all over the world. Matching different foods with their places of origin on a map. How has globalisation changed the food and drink that we eat?
28 de mai. de 2019 · Follow the Food – a new series by BBC Future and BBC World News - looks into where our food comes from, and how this is due to change in the near future, thanks to new technologies and...
